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errand

noun

Definition of errand

as in flight

an act of traveling a short way to do or get something He was sent out on an urgent errand.

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Recent Examples of errand Shop comfy and sleek loungewear like straight-leg pants, half-zip sweatshirts, and full-zip track jackets that work for everything from couch lounging to everyday errands. — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026 The Practical Economics of Alternative Mobility Taking a car on short local runs – whether running quick errands, commuting across town, or heading to a local transit station – comes with hidden overheads. — New Atlas, 22 Sep. 2026 This no-fuss peplum tee and flare pants combo is so chic for everyday errands. — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 20 Sep. 2026 Friends and social media influencers Analyse Talavera and Carmen Rene Smith have traded costly dinner catchups for Costco errand runs. — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for errand

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Noun

The Israeli Foreign Ministry said most of the people aboard the flight were from Israel, along with others from India and the UAE.

— DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026
The flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, after passengers stormed the cockpit and wrenched back controlfrom the attacker, who Israeli officials suspect was trying to crash the plane.

— Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of flight

Noun

Like his protagonist, Bill, the first-time filmmaker — also a famed author, journalist and podcaster in his native Sweden — chaperoned a school trip to the Stockholm Archipelago in a bid to reconnect with his daughter.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026
The final few days of the trip offer passengers the chance to explore Funchal, Madeira, and Portimão, Portugal, along with two sea days before disembarking in Lisbon, Portugal.

— Megan duBois, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of trip

Noun

Typically, between 10 and 20 people come on each 90-minute tour, which costs $30 for adults.

— KYLE MELNICK THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026
The backlash was swift, and pro-Israel groups fiercely criticized Macklemore, and he was later removed from the rest of Sheeran’s stadium tour.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of tour

Noun

The Padres lost for only the fourth time in their last 24 outings despite chasing ace Jacob Misiorowski after four innings.

— Steve Megargee, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026
Along with a quality outing from the Heat’s starters, there were also some standout contributions from the reserves.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2026

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